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In a strategic move that’s sure to capture the attention of military tech aficionados and firearms enthusiasts alike, Tikka, a renowned player in the bolt-action rifle arena, has significantly broadened its T3x lineup with the introduction of three distinct models: the Arctic, CTR M05, and Roughtech Ranch.
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Unveiled in 2024, each model boasts a unique set of features catering to various field applications, including hunting, animal defense, and varmint control.
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One of the more intriguing variants with a unique history is the Tikka T3x Arctic, the commercially available version of the Colt Canada C19.
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The C19, a T3x variant produced under license, was designed for the Canadian Rangers, who used the venerable Lee-Enfield No. 4 rifle for subsistence hunting and bear defense in the Canadian Arctic until 2018.
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The C19, chambered in .308 Win., features a detachable 10-round box magazine and replaced the No. 4 in service.
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The Tikka T3x Arctic is constructed with a stainless-steel receiver and a 20″ stainless-steel barrel with a 5/8×24 TPI threaded muzzle.
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Its open front sight is threaded onto the barrel’s muzzle and must be removed to attach a suppressor or other muzzle device.
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At the rear, the Arctic features an adjustable rear aperture, and just ahead of it is a 0-m.o.a. Picatinny optics rail integrated into the receiver. The barreled action is housed in a birch laminate stock with orange and gray streaks.
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The stock includes a rubber recoil pad, sling swivel studs, and stock spacers for adjustable fit. Additionally, the rifle comes with a two-stage trigger.
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Another new offering is the Tikka T3x Compact Tactical Rifle (CTR) M05, which features a distinctive Finnish M05 Maastokuvio camouflage finish on its synthetic stock.
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This stock offers modularity with an interchangeable grip component and a wide, interchangeable fore-end. It also includes a negative comb cheek riser to align the shooter’s eye with an optic mounted on the integrally machined Picatinny optics rail.
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The rifle has a 20″ barrel with a “semi-heavy contour” and 5/8×24 TPI muzzle threads. Available in .308 Win., the CTR M05 is fed by a 10-round detachable magazine and includes a single-stage adjustable trigger.
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Even more compact than the CTR is Tikka’s new T3x Roughtech Ranch, designed for ranch or farm use against varmints.
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It features a short 16″ barrel with a threaded muzzle, available in either 1/2×28 or 5/8×24 TPI depending on the chambering. Unlike the Arctic and CTR M05, which are available only in .308 Win., the Roughtech Ranch comes in .223 Rem., .308 Win., or 350 Legend.
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All versions are fed from a flush-fit, three-round detachable box magazine. The “Roughtech” name refers to the rough coating on the synthetic stock, providing shooters and hunters with added grip in harsh conditions.
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